MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) reports that 16 Mississippi counties are currently under active burn bans. Burn bans are restrictions on outdoor burning during drought or wildfire conditions.
During a burn ban, anything with an open flame that produces an ember is not allowed. MFC urges the public to be very careful when starting outdoor fires, as even a small spark can start a wildfire.
- Benton County
- Start Date: 9/4/2024
- Through End Date: 10/4/2024
- Exemptions: 1, 2 & 4
- Lafayette County
- Start Date: 9/4/2024
- Through End Date: 9/17/2024
- Exemptions: 1
- Tippah County
- Start Date: 8/28/2024
- Through End Date: 9/28/2024
- Exemptions: 1, 2 & 4
- Alcorn County
- Start Date: 8/27/2024
- Through End Date: 9/27/2024
- Exemptions: 1-5
All burn bans expire at midnight on the stated date of expiration.
Each time a burn ban is issued, it will list either “No Exemptions” or one or more exemptions that can be referenced below.
- Mississippi Forestry Commission
- Certified Burn Managers
- County Fire Services
- Commercial contractors with heavy construction equipment, providing that said burn meets Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regulations.
- Agricultural field burn
- Other
For more information on the different counties affected by the burn ban you can visit MFC's website HERE.
